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Daniel “dilo” cintronI Said I Wouldn’t...once again I continue to do what I say I won’t do. The only thing I seemto be doing that’s beneficial right now is going to school. I gave up onmyself a long time ago. I think that’s why nothing seems to be going right. I’mworking on a strategy to put a plan in motion; I just haven’t quite figured it outyet. I’m still in the thinking phase. Let’s do a list of everything I wouldn’t do:daniel “dilo” cintron Persevering138• I wouldn’t sell my phone• I wouldn’t sell my jewelry• I wouldn’t ever be without a shower• I wouldn’t ever be without food• I wouldn’t ever be mean to my pets• I wouldn’t let anyone know how messed up I was. That would never be me.I would never do that.• I would never sell my body• I would never let myself be used• I wouldn’t lie, cheat or be deceitfulYou can never hurt me because I’m doing it all to myself. Oh no, I am notlike that. I say, Come over. I got a big fish tank, a big flat screen TV, a futon bedand a deep freezer. You name it. I just may have it. I am being good. Surface talkand appearance of suave tone in my game. Don’t pity me. Feel sorry because I’mdoing well. You don’t understand and are not willing to guide me. I may seemlike a lost cause but I am not.Confidence is my front, but humility lies within. Today is not a verygood day. It’s rainy. I’ve got dirty clothes on, uncombed hair and hygiene at a